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Goat Simulator

Open-world sandbox where a goat scores points for destruction

Coffee Stain Studios · Published by Coffee Stain Publishing · Released Apr 1, 2014

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Reviews
Very Positive
90% of 61K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
94% of 120 in 30 days
Players
68
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Feb 14, 2017
Minimum PC
Shader Model 3.0
2 GB RAM · 2 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 62/100 (critic reviews)

What is Goat Simulator?

This physics-based sandbox puts you in control of a goat across open-world maps. You headbutt objects, perform stunts, and earn points for the destruction you cause.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy slapstick destruction and unpredictable physics
  • +you like open-ended play with points for stunts

Not for you if...

  • −you want a structured story instead of sandbox play
  • −you need varied activities to sustain longer sessions

What players say

90% of 60,878 reviews are positive · 94% of 120 in the last 30 days

Players praise the silly humor and freedom to cause chaos. Some say the novelty fades quickly, while others report trouble launching the game or crashes in the DLC.

Players over time

▼ -35% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 126 players on Sep 27, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

Goat Simulator screenshot 1

Goat Simulator system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 3.0, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista
Processor
2.0 GHz Dual Core Processor
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0, 256 MB VRAM
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 7 or 8
Processor
2.0 GHz Quad Core Processor
Graphics
Shader Model 3.0, 512 MB VRAM
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Does Goat Simulator have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Goat Simulator run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
127
Steam features
Workshop, Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English. Text only: French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish.

Does Goat Simulator use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 7, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

4 DLC available.

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